Old Testament Introduction: Historical Traditions

Traces the development of the historical traditions that arose within ancient Israel and Judah, and how these traditions eventually became the books of the Old Testament. Examines historical evidence and the theological perspectives, so that an informed reading of the Old Testament will illumine the New. ...a useful introduction to the historical writing in the Old Testament, I look forward to his volumes on the prophetic writings and on the Psalms and Wisdom literature.